Correctional officers and bailiffs
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$57,950
~$28/hr · ~$4,829/mo
US Jobs
407K
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
3/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 3/10
The core duties are physical and interpersonal, requiring real-time human presence to maintain security, conduct searches, and physically restrain individuals. AI exposure is limited to peripheral administrative tasks like report writing and log entry, or enhancing surveillance systems, but it cannot replace the physical oversight and intervention required in correctional and courtroom environments.
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Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
-7% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$28/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,829/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)